Healthy lifestyle programs for female school students.

Healthy lifestyle programs for female school students

We provide women’s health education programs to female school students about menstrual health, pelvic health and body positivity

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Why is menstrual health education so important?

  • 92% of female students experience pain

  • 25% of absenteeism is due to menstrual related symptoms

  • 50% of students have missed classes due to period pain

  • 77% of students report difficulty with concentration during their period

Imagine how much more time your female students could spend learning and excelling if they were given the information they needed to better understand and manage their symptoms!

Meet the Presenters

Our presenters are highly experienced women's health physiotherapists who are currently practicing in their field. Each week they help women and girls manage and overcome a range of health concerns that arise throughout the female life span - from menstrual symptoms, to pelvic floor concerns, to exercise performance and everything in between.

  • Brigitte graduated from the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney with first class honours in a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. She has since completed additional training in women’s health physiotherapy through the Women’s Health Training Associates.

    Brigitte has worked as a women’s health physiotherapist both in private practice and on the maternity ward at one of Sydney’s largest maternity hospitals. Brigitte has a depth of experience in treating conditions specific to the female population, including period pain / endometriosis, pelvic health (incontinence, prolapse and sexual dysfunction), pre and postnatal care and menopause.

    She is a tutor for the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Women’s Life Stages and Women’s Pelvic Health courses.

  • Alex Turner is an experienced Women’s Health Physiotherapist, currently working in a private obstetric/ gynaecology clinic, as well as a private physiotherapy practice in Sydney.

    Alex is passionate about Women's Health Physiotherapy and improving the health and well-being of women across the life stages. Alex loves hearing client's stories and working with them to achieve their goals.

    Since graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the Australian Catholic University in 2016, Alex has worked in both the public and private sector. She has completed a number of advanced women's health physiotherapy courses, through the Women's Health Training Associates.

    Alex loves being outdoors, exercise and catching up with girlfriends over a coffee!

Our 3 core topics

  • Menstrual health

    Menstrual health looks at the physical, mental and social wellbeing of students throughout the stages of the menstrual cycle.

    In our menstrual health sessions we teach students:

    • what is normal / abnormal

    • Why period pain and irregular periods should not be ignored

    • where to seek help

    • the hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle

    • how the menstrual cycle can affect concentration, mood and academic performance

    • how the menstrual cycle can impact energy levels and athletic performance

  • Pelvic health

    Pelvic health encompasses the functioning of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs.

    In our pelvic health sessions we teach students:

    • the anatomy and function of of the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs (vagina, uterus, ovaries etc)

    • healthy bladder and bowel habits

    • signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, reproductive organs

    • where to seek help

  • Body Positivity

    Body positivity is about teaching young women how to accept and love their bodies.

    In our body positivity sessions we teach students about:

    • the unique female physiology

    • the physiological changes that occur during puberty

    • why looking after your body with exercise, good nutrition and rest is so important for the female body

    • the different body types and the advantages of each

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Mode of Delivery

  • We have written a bespoke syllabus aimed at students from years 5 through to year 12.

    Our staged learning outcomes ensure all female students are equipped with age appropriate knowledge about the physiological changes and unique systems that occur in their bodies. It is written as a compliment and addition to the PDHPE syllabus.

    Our syllabus consists of 4 stages:

    • stage 1: year 5-6

    • stage 2: year 7-8

    • stage 3: year 9-10

    • stage 4: year 11-12

    Each stage is delivered over 6 hours. We recommend 4 x 1.5 hour sessions, but can tailor this based on your schools timetable.

    If you would like a more detailed breakdown of our syllabus, please enquire below.

  • We offer keynote seminars for schools that do not have the resources or time required to run our full syllabus.

    These seminars are focussed around a particular topic, which may include:

    • The basics of menstrual health

    • Endometriosis

    • Body Positivity

    • The female athlete (working with your unique physiology)

    The running time of these seminars can be tailored to the needs of your school.

  • All of our sessions can easily be delivered virtually when required.

    Sessions can be delivered via Zoom or Teams, and any additional workbooks / materials will be sent to the school in the lead up.

 

Do you want your students to feel energised, motivated and performing at their peak?

Send us an enquiry today!